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In order to improve our service to authors and reviewers, we are pleased to announce that Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice has implemented a system for the electronic handling of research ...
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Age, sex, disease, ethnicity et al – Are complementary therapies reaching the parts?
07 November 2011
A common criticism of private complementary therapy (CT) practice in developed countries is that the majority of its clients are the worried well who are predominantly middle class, middle aged, white...
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Gavin Andrews,
Peter Mackereth
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2-3
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Feasibility and effectiveness of massage therapy for symptom relief in cardiac catheter laboratory staff: A pilot study
26 September 2011
Abstract: A pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility and efficacy of massage therapy for cardiac catheterization laboratory staff. Staff members (N = 50) were randomly assigned to 5 or 10 w...
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Shelly R. Keller,
Deborah J. Engen,
Brent A. Bauer,
David R. Holmes,
Charanjit S. Rihal,
Ryan J. Lennon,
Laura L. Loehrer,
Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler
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4-9
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Effect of an integrated support programme on the concerns and wellbeing of women with breast cancer: A national service evaluation
23 June 2011
Abstract: Purpose: To carry out a national service evaluation of the integrated cancer support programme offered by The Haven using the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW) outcome question...
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J.E. Harrington,
B.S. Baker,
C.J. Hoffman
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10-15
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Complementary and alternative medicine use amongst Palestinian diabetic patients
03 October 2011
Abstract: Objectives: To measure the frequency of herbal medicine use among patients with diabetes mellitus in Palestine; to determine demographic characteristics that may increase the likelihood of C...
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Mohammed S. Ali-Shtayeh,
Rana M. Jamous,
Rania M. Jamous
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16-21
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Ginger to reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: Evidence of effectiveness is not the same as proof of safety
19 September 2011
Abstract: Ginger is a common traditional remedy taken by numerous women experiencing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP). There is considerable evidence to support its effectiveness as an anti-emet...
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Denise Tiran
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22-25
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Tai Chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional, and physical functioning following cancer treatment: A pilot study
14 March 2011
Abstract: Objective: To examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi (TC) program on neuropsychological, psychological, and physical health of female cancer survivors. Design: Twenty-three women with a hi...
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Stephanie A. Reid-Arndt,
Sandy Matsuda,
Cathy R. Cox
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26-30
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The healers journey: A literature review
31 August 2011
Abstract: While much important research has gone into identifying the efficacy and importance that healing interventions can make to healthcare this paper seeks to synthesise some of the core themes o...
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Gerard Kenny
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31-36
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Delivering shiatsu in a primary care setting: Benefits and challenges
04 August 2011
Abstract: Aim: To pilot the delivery of shiatsu in primary care and investigate the non-clinical impact on the general practice, its patients and staff. Design: Ten patients, referred by four GPs, wer...
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Zoë M. Pirie,
Nick J. Fox,
Nigel J. Mathers
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37-42
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Place visualization: Conventional or unconventional practice?
19 September 2011
Abstract: This paper explores the traditional notion that two discrete forms of medicine exist. One being bio-medically led, the other being holistic in origin. A qualitative study of place visualizat...
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Gavin J. Andrews,
David Shaw
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43-48
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine by patients seen at the dermatology department of a tertiary care center
27 June 2011
Abstract: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with dermatologic conditions has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and pattern...
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Amer N. Kalaaji,
Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler,
Amit Sood,
Tony Y. Chon,
Laura L. Loehrer,
Stephen S. Cha,
Brent A. Bauer
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Exercise research on children and adolescents
05 May 2011
Abstract: This paper is a review of studies published during the last several years on exercise effects on overweight, growth, chronic illnesses, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. Al...
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Tiffany Field
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54-59
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Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final trimester and birth
09 September 2011
Abstract: The objective of this study was to test if and how self-administered practice of relaxation techniques, positive affirmation and guided imagery, in the final part of pregnancy had an impact ...
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Merete Gedde-Dahl,
Egil A. Fors
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60-65
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Episiotomy pain relief: Use of Lavender oil essence in primiparous Iranian women
18 March 2011
Abstract: Introduction: Post-episiotomy discomfort and its consequences can affect maternal quality of life and mental health as well as the mother and baby relationship. Complementary medicine is inc...
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Fatemeh Sheikhan,
Fereshteh Jahdi,
Effat Merghati Khoei,
Neda Shamsalizadeh,
Masoumeh Sheikhan,
Hamid Haghani
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A response to: The use of complementary and alternative medicine by Patients with cancer: A Turkey Survey, by Akyol and Öz. 17 (2011) 229–233
29 August 2011
The study by Akyol and Öz (Vol.17: issue 4) aimed to discover the predominance of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use, but it lacks crucial information to support its main conclusion, as ...
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Erin E. Bailey,
L. Lee Glenn
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